Health Education Assistant II - Degreed Nutritionist

County of Riverside; California; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Riverside’s University Health System - Public Health is seeking a Degreed Nutritionist working as Health Education Assistant II. The role focuses on planning, implementing, and evaluating health education programs, including nutrition counseling and WIC eligibility support.

The incumbent will lead site nutrition education, train staff, manage curriculum resources, and collaborate with supervisors to ensure program quality and inventory readiness at Western Region sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health education or related field.
• 1 year of experience as Health Education Assistant I with the County of Riverside.
• Knowledge of health education principles, methods, and techniques.
• Ability to prepare educational materials and present information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of health education programs.
• Provide basic and high-risk nutrition counseling.
• Instruct group classes and train site staff on curriculum.
• Ensure site stocked with nutrition education materials and inventory management.

Skills

Health education principles

Public health concepts

Communication skills

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree in health education or related field

Tools

Job description

About the Position

The County of Riverside’s University Health System - Public Health is currently recruiting for Degreed Nutritionist to work as Health Education Assistant II.

Under general supervision, assists and participates in all phases of community and/or patient health and nutrition education programs, including planning and evaluation; and performs other related duties as required.

The Health Education Assistant II assists in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of health education programs within major functional areas of the Department of Public Health, Department of Mental Health or Office on Aging. This class differs from the Health Education Assistant I in that the latter is the entry-level class in which incumbents receive training in the principles, methods, and techniques of community health and nutrition education including program planning and evaluation.

The incumbent in this position will be tasked with providing basic and high-risk nutrition counseling, processing applicants and participants for WIC eligibility, and instruct group classes. The selected candidate will also work closely with the site supervisor and will act as a nutrition education lead for their site, which consists of training staff on monthly class curriculum and ensuring the site is stocked with the appropriate inventory of nutrition education materials.

Work Location

Western Region Candidates preferred.

Work Schedule

5/40 Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm or 9/80 Mon - Thurs 7:30 am - 5 pm; Fri 8:30 am - 5 pm with every other Fri off.

Meet the Team!

Riverside University Health System – Public Health is one of California’s largest and most dynamic public health departments, with dedicated professionals working to keep our communities safe and healthy. From disease prevention and health education to nutrition, emergency response, and community outreach, our team’s impact reaches every corner of Riverside County.

If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact on community health and well‑being, consider joining our team at RUHS-Public Health. Together, we can work towards a healthier future for Riverside County.

For more information on RUHS–Public Health, please visit www.ruhealth.org/ruhs-public-health.

Examples of Essential Duties

• Determine community health and/or patient education needs and participate in the planning, development, and evaluation of required programs.
• Assist in developing and maintaining coalitions, advisory councils and other partnerships by identifying and contacting community resources and leaders to gain their cooperation and encourage participation in assessing community health needs, implementing community educational efforts, and promoting positive health practices.
• Assist in the planning of, and participate in, workshops, seminars, and discussion groups to promote health and health education programs; assist in the orientation of departmental and other County department staff participating in health education programs in the areas of program objectives and methods.
• Organize and conduct educational sessions on various health and nutrition topics, including the objectives and services of the Department of Public Health, Department of Mental Health, Office on Aging, or Riverside County Regional Medical Center for schools, community groups, and agencies.
• Prepare bulletins, periodic reports, and educational materials; prepare new releases and special features on assigned health topics; maintain and utilize a list of media contacts.
• Prepare exhibits, posters, and displays of presentation at meetings, conferences, clinics, and public gatherings; assist community groups in the organization and development of various community health education projects.
• Assist in preparation and modification of appointment schedules and patient/participant flow.
• Provide health and nutrition education to individuals based on assessed needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in community health education, public health, health sciences or services, health education, home economics, foods and nutrition, kinesiology, family or consumer related sciences, behavioral or social sciences, or closely related field.
• Experience: One year of experience as a Health Education Assistant I with the County of Riverside.
• Knowledge of: Health education principles, methods, and techniques, including the preparation of educational materials and the means of disseminating educational information to the public through mass media; community resources and their functions; techniques of collecting and compiling data pertinent to health education program planning and evaluation; common health problems of target groups in the community, their causes and prevention; group dynamics and human behavior.
• Ability to: Prepare public educational materials such as pamphlets, posters, displays, and exhibits; present ideas accurately, concisely and effectively, both orally and in writing; prepare and deliver effective oral presentations before public and professional groups; organize and conduct meetings, training forums, and seminars; establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of community agencies, organizations, and individuals.

Candidate Requirements

The most competitive candidates will possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Nutrition or a Nutrition-related field such as Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, or Food Science. Spanish Bilingual is highly preferred.